About our School

Newlaithes Infant school is a two-form entry infant school located in the Morton area of Carlisle. We admit up to 60 children each year. The larger than average classrooms are grouped in pairs, each pair having a separate entrance and its own clean and bright toilet block. Apart from our six bright, attractive teaching spaces we also have a spacious hall, library, medical room, office accommodation and a Rainbow Room; used for a variety of things.

We have an ICT suite, with sixteen computers and we have recently invested in ipads and an interactive learning table. We have also recently added a new classroom onto school. This extra room is used by our morning reading club and children involved in group work throughout the day.

Outside, we have extensive grounds including an inclusive pirate play ship, an adventure trail, sandpit and a wildlife walk. We have recently added a Multi User Games Area (MUGA) to allow high quality outdoor PE throughout the year. There is an outdoor quiet area used to support play and learning during playtime and across the curriculum. The school council regularly purchases new toys to help children enjoy playtimes. For this reason we ask you not to let your child bring toys from home. In April 2014 we completed improvements to our Foundation Stage outside area. This is well used by reception children daily.

In February 2010 we became the first school in Cumbria to achieve the Investors in Pupils Award; an award developed to improve and recognise pupil voice within schools. In April 2013 we were reaccredited. Our School Council has received certificates from the Speaker of the House of Commons for the past two years in recognition of the work they have done. We have been awarded the Artsmark in recognition of the high quality teaching of the arts.